Welcome! Log In Create A New Profile

Advanced

Prism Makerslide Build

Posted by egenoup 
Forum List Message List New Topic
egenoup
Prism Makerslide Build
October 05, 2012 12:42AM
Here is the current state of my Prism build using the Makerslide linear bearing system.
Reply Quote
Attachments:
open | download - IMG_7468_2.jpg (153.1 KB)
open | download - IMG_7482 - Copy.JPG (158.2 KB)
open | download - IMG_7470_2.jpg (125.4 KB)
open | download - IMG_7471 - Copy.JPG (133 KB)
open | download - IMG_7472 - Copy.JPG (128.5 KB)
open | download - IMG_7473 - Copy.JPG (125.9 KB)
open | download - IMG_7474 - Copy.JPG (137.1 KB)
open | download - IMG_7476 - Copy.JPG (122.4 KB)
open | download - IMG_7483 - Copy.JPG (148.6 KB)
open | download - IMG_7484 - Copy.JPG (157.2 KB)
DeuxVis
Re: Prism Makerslide Build
October 05, 2012 04:47AM
Nice machine. Do you have an idea of how much you paid for the makerslide components ?


Out of curiosity, why did you choose to put the x motor on the carriage ?
From first glance it seems a bit contradictory to remove the extruder motor using a bowden setup and then adding the X motor there.

Most of my technical comments should be correct, but is THIS one ?
Anyway, as a rule of thumb, always double check what people write.
Reply Quote
akhlut
Re: Prism Makerslide Build
October 05, 2012 07:54AM
Beautiful. Can't wait to see some video of it in action!

But like DeuxVis suggests, why that motor placement? It would be awesome to get that mass off the X-carriage - but I'm sure you have a reason!

smiling smiley

Thanks for sharing!

- akhlut

Just remember - Iterate, Iterate, Iterate!

[myhomelessmind.blogspot.com]
Reply Quote
egenoup
Re: Prism Makerslide Build
October 05, 2012 04:09PM
The "x axis" stepper is on the beam, but not on the carriage. The motor is static and does not move. You can not see the attachment screws for the motor mount, since they are behind the stepper. I will post a video of a "dry" run. I have not connected the heat bed or hot end heater elements nor the thermistors, but all the rest of the electronics are plugged in and functioning. I think I will have it all running in another week and calibrated within 2 (at least that is the plan). I have 3 co-workers drooling and asking their wives for "permission" to build one.. smoking smiley
Reply Quote
akhlut
Re: Prism Makerslide Build
October 05, 2012 04:14PM
Excellent!

Always ask for "permission"!

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/05/2012 04:16PM by akhlut.

- akhlut

Just remember - Iterate, Iterate, Iterate!

[myhomelessmind.blogspot.com]
Reply Quote
egenoup
Re: Prism Makerslide Build
October 05, 2012 04:16PM
I paid $23 for two 1meter long makerslide extrusions and about $30-$40 for the carriage parts. I bought the aluminum carriage and the roller/bearing kits from the inventor before he passed it to inventables.com. They list the the 1 meter extrusion for 19.99 and 1.8 meter for 29.99. The system is a bit more expensive than linear bearings and smooth rods, but I think that it is a nice "upgrade".
Reply Quote
egenoup
Re: Prism Makerslide Build
October 05, 2012 10:09PM
I have posted a quick video of the printer in action... Enjoy

http://vimeo.com/egenoup/prism-1
Reply Quote
egenoup
Re: Prism Makerslide Build
October 18, 2012 12:41AM
uploaded all OpenSCAD files for the Prism, including all Makerslide parts as seen in the build pictures. Some parts are still being modified and tweeked. They are available at:

Prism-makerslide build

I have finished all connections and I am beginning to calibrate the printer. The Bowden extruder is working like a charm! If all goes well I should have it calibrated enough to start some basic prints tomorrow and may post some more pictures and videos.

Enjoy!

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/18/2012 12:44AM by egenoup.
Reply Quote
bdring
Re: Prism Makerslide Build
October 18, 2012 08:56AM
Nice clean design. I like it!

Bart

"If you didn't build it, you will never own it."
Reply Quote
Newer Topic Older Topic
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.

Click here to login